Yukan Canoe offers Packrafting Courses to help you get started in the wonderful world of packrafting.
Packrafts are lightweight,, highly portable, user friendly personal mini rafts that let you get out and explore Yukon's great lakes and rivers.
Packraft 101- Great to get a taste to see what packrafting is all about. 2 evening course- 1 at Schwatka Lake and 1 on the Yukon River. Learn about the packrafts, personal gear, fundamental strokes and how to paddle on a Lake or River. (Prerequisite for Packraft 102)
Packraft 102- the next step. 2 day course focused on learning River Foundations in a safe and supportive environment. We use Takhini, Watson and/or Wheaton Rivers. Paddling your own boat opens up many Yukon adventure possibilities.
Packraft Lapie Expedition Skills- Now you are hooked and want to learn expedition skills. On the Lapie River Expedition course we spend 2 days building paddle skills on Yukon's Finest teaching River - the Lapie and then spend 2 days with an overnight on the upper Lapie River learning/practicing expedition skills. Stunning scenery.
For more details or to book your course today check our Website at
www.yukancanoe.com